2015/2016 Season

Nabucco

Coming Soon

The Pearl Fishers

The Marriage of Figaro

Mary Stuart

The Flying Dutchman

A MAGNIFICENT EPIC WITH AN ENGAGING TWIST. The splendor of ancient Babylon. The yearning of a nationless people. A king’s pride, a god’s wrath, a pair of star-crossed lovers. Verdi’s epic account of King Nebuchadnezzar comes to Seattle Opera for the very first time with an inventive new production that puts the orchestra at the heart of the action and brings you closer to the singers than ever before. Thrill to the “Va, pensiero” chorus, marvel at the grandeur, and connect with the characters on a whole new level.

FARAWAY FANTASY WITH SPECTACULAR COLOR. Sail away to Sri Lanka for a hypnotic romance from the great Georges Bizet (Carmen). An alluring priestess with a mysterious past is pursued by a pair of fishermen who share a brotherly bond. Honor, jealousy, and communal duty complicate the love triangle; but a long-buried secret saves the day. Award-winning designer Zandra Rhodes (The Magic Flute) enhances the enchantment with vivid, fabulously colorful sets and costumes. Don’t miss this stunningly beautiful creation.

In French with English subtitles | at McCaw HallApproximate Running Time: 2 hours, 25 minutes with 1 intermission

Halloween Special: 25% off! Join us on Saturday, October 31 to receive 25% off most seats.* No promotion code needed; discount is automatically applied.

Family Day: Sunday, October 18 At least once a year, Seattle Opera designates a Sunday "Family Day" matinee. For these specially designated performances, students 18 and under in the company of an adult pay only $15 for almost any seat.* Family Days also feature special student-oriented activities.

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3-, 4-, and 5-opera season ticket packages are still available and offer savings of up to 41% off single ticket prices, plus the flexibility of no-fee exchanges if your schedule changes.

KINETIC COMEDY WITH HEARTFELT HUMANITY. Charming, lighthearted, and endlessly enjoyable, Mozart’s most popular opera sparkles with genius. There’s never a dull moment for a lascivious Count and his entourage as they navigate the ups and downs of “the crazy day” preparing a wedding – or two! General Director Aidan Lang brings an “engrossing, astute, and unmissable” (The New Zealand Herald) production to McCaw Hall for his Seattle Opera directorial debut. Genuinely touching, often hilarious, ever sublime, Mozart’s miraculous marriage of music to comedy delights like no other.

HISTORIC CONFRONTATION WITH SEARING EMOTIONS. Two icons of English royalty, Queen Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots, clash in a powerful story of jealousy, pity, doubt, menace, exaltation, and remorse. Extravagant period costumes and virtuosic bel canto singing heighten the many moods of this haunting, unforgettable battle of wills. Does Elizabeth retain her nobility and show clemency to her rival? Or will spite and ambition drive her to seal Mary’s grisly fate? Join us at the palace and see!

ROMANTIC FABLE WITH STRIKING THEATRICALITY. A cursed ship captain, condemned to wander the seas for eternity, sets foot on land every seven years to search for a bride who can end his suffering. A young woman in a fishing village, obsessed with his legend, hopes to be the true love who can bring him peace. Wagner’s stormy, captivating tale takes on an arresting immediacy through a compelling and stylish production from a visionary creative team. Not to be missed.

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Nabucco

Coming Soon

The Pearl Fishers

The Marriage of Figaro

Mary Stuart

The Flying Dutchman

SEASON TICKETS

Season ticket holders enjoy the same seats all year and save up to 41% off the cost of buying the operas individually. As our most loyal patrons, they also receive exclusive benefits including no-fee exchanges, seating upgrades, and more.

Packages start at just $45 per opera. Choose any 3 or 4 operas or see all 5 for maximum savings. Visit the Prices and Packages page for full details or call the ticket office at 206.389.7676. Ticket agents are available from 9 AM to 3 PM Monday through Friday to answer questions and help find a seat, series, and price that work for you.

BENEFITS

Big Savings: Up to 41% off the cost of buying the operas individually!

Easy Ticket Exchanges: Switch to another date of the same opera with no fee.

Payment Plans: Interest-free payment plans are available when you buy season tickets over the phone. Hold your seat with only a $10 down payment. Call the Ticket Office at 206.389.7676 to take advantage of this option.

And many more! Expand the full benefits list to see all the perks of being a season ticket holder.

Benefits for All Subscribers

Save up to 41% off the cost of buying the operas individually

Interest-Free Payment Plans are available when you buy over the phone. All we need is $10 down to place your order, then split the balance into installments on dates of your choice until two weeks before your first performance. Call the Ticket Office at 206.389.7676 to take advantage of this option.

Flexible Ticket Exchanges: Know in advance that you can't make a performance? Season ticket holders may exchange their tickets online until 24 hours in advance of their performance, without fees, to another performance of the same opera. Exchanges can also be processed over the phone with the Ticket Office.

Missed Performance Tickets: We understand that things come up last minute. Season ticket holders who miss their performance unexpectedly may request free standby tickets to a later performance of the same opera, subject to availability.

Free Lost Ticket Replacement: Subscribers who have lost their tickets may visit any sales window at the McCaw Hall Box Office to receive replacements free of charge.

Additional Single Ticket Discounts: Subscribers receive an additional 10% discount off single ticket prices for all mainstage performances in the 2015/16 Season.* Additionally, single tickets are made available to subscribers before they are released to the public.

One-Time Seating Upgrade: See things from a new perspective! Season ticket holders are invited to try out a different seat for free at a show of their choosing during the season. Upgrades may be requested day-of-show only and are typically for one price level higher than your usual seats.

One-Time Bring a Friend Discount: Use this extraordinary discount to share opera with a friend! Subscribers have the opportunity to purchase up to two additional tickets for either Nabucco or Mary Stuart at 50% off single ticket prices.

Subscriber Appreciation Events: We love our subscribers! Subscribers are invited to special Appreciation Events to experience the behind-the-scenes magic required to bring opera to life. Activities include learning more about the costuming process, hearing from General Director Aidan Lang, and much more.

Costume Preview Events: Each season our subscribers have the opportunity to enjoy a preview of the costumes for the season's upcoming productions. See the extraordinary detail and craftsmanship that goes into every costume that graces the Seattle Opera mainstage.

Free Glass of House Wine or Dessert: Arrive early and enjoy a free glass of house wine or dessert on us! Subscribers receive a coupon for use at McCaw Hall's own Prelude Restaurant at any production during the season.

Learn More About Your Operas: Additional events featuring each opera, including free lectures, take place around town all season long. Subscribers are invited to attend these events to learn more about their upcoming productions. Check our calendar for details.

Benefits for Preferred Subscribers

Purchase season tickets in our specially-designated premium seating areas (which include a built-in donation) and you'll be automatically enrolled in our Preferred Subscriber Program. These seating areas are noted during the purchase path and include selected sections of the Dress Circle and Orchestra levels. Along with securing the very best seats, Preferred Subscribers receive extra perks including:

Concierge Desk Service: Prior to each performance, the Preferred Subscriber Concierge can assist with ticket exchanges, ticket reprints, additional single ticket purchases, and other ticketing and donor inquiries on the spot. Preferred Subscribers can also pick up their program in advance.

Additional Subscriber Appreciation Activities: Preferred Subscribers receive invitations to additional activities and areas at special events. Planning to join us at McCaw Hall on July 11? Preferred Subscribers are invited to enjoy a special hospitality lounge during the day.

Free Thank You Gift: A gift awaits Preferred Subscribers as an added thank you for their support. This year's special gift will be available after each performance of Nabucco.

*Ticket discounts do not apply to An American Dream ticket purchases or to DCP, OCA, and $25 ticket areas, and may not be combined with other discounts or offers. Discounts listed are approximate as they are calculated prior to the addition of facility fee and are rounded up to the nearest whole dollar. Discounts are for the 2015/16 Season only.

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Frequently Asked Questions

HOW DO I USE PAYMENT PLANS?

Convenient automatic payment plans allow you to spread your payments over several months, an option popular with our subscribers paying by credit card. It's flexible and free—no interest or additional service charges.

Payment plans are available when you order by phone, by mail, or in person at our Ticket Office. At a minimum, your payment today must include the $10 service fee. Payment plans may only be set up using a credit or debit card. We accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. We are only able to accept one credit card for this payment. The card must be valid through one month past the last payment scheduled. Your final payment must be scheduled two weeks prior to the start of the first opera in your season ticket package.

You may change the amount and date of each payment if you like. Today's payment must meet the minimum amount criteria described above. You may contact the Ticket Office to change the arrangements of your payment plan at any time as long as your final payment is scheduled at least two weeks prior to the start of the first opera in your subscription. With our convenient automatic payment plan there is no need to call or send back an invoice to us. You will automatically be billed on the days you have initially set up for the payment plan.

MY SCHEDULE CHANGES A LOT. SHOULD I STILL BUY SEASON TICKETS?

YES! Season ticket holders can exchange their tickets for any other performance of the same opera with no fees. Just call us any time after you receive your tickets and before 4 p.m. on the day of the performance (or 4 p.m. on Saturdays for Sunday matinees). Exchanges can also be requested online until 24 hours before the performance. There are no fees for ticket exchanges; however, upgrade charges may apply if you are changing to a more expensive day of the week.

If you already know you cannot make one of the dates in your series, you may request an exchange at the same time you buy your 2015/16 subscription. After you purchase, simply follow up with an email to tickets@seattleopera.org with which opera(s) you wish to exchange and the new date(s) you want.

HOW MUCH WILL I SAVE?

When you purchase more than one performance at a time through one of our season ticket packages, we offer substantial savings to you: up to 41% off the individual tickets. Combine that with payment plans for a low monthly payment!

CAN I BUY SEASON TICKETS FOR LESS THAN $200?

Absolutely! Our most affordable days of the week to attend are Wednesday and Friday evenings. Three-opera packages on those days start at just $156.

Under 40? Consider joining BRAVO!, our club for young professionals. With a $79 annual membership fee, you'll receive 50% off season tickets, free intermission receptions, and invitations to parties all year.

Student or Senior? Students save 50% on season tickets and seniors get extra discounts too. Call the Ticket Office at 206.389.7676 for more information.

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